"Grab your things and leave!" – Brazil legend demands Carlo Ancelotti's immediate sacking
Legendary former Brazil striker Romario has demanded the immediate dismissal of national team head coach Carlo Ancelotti following the 3-2 friendly defeat against Japan.
Details: The 1994 World Cup winner vented his frustration on Instagram after Saturday's dramatic loss at the Singapore National Stadium, urging the Italian tactician to step down and return to club management.
"Ancelotti, enough is enough! Pack your bags and get out! Nobody questions your legacy. You are one of the greatest managers world football has ever seen, but that was at club level. With the Brazilian national team, you still haven't delivered. We can't take it anymore!" Romario wrote.
The 60-year-old former forward and current Brazilian senator also addressed Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) president Samir Xaud directly, calling on him to show courage and dismiss Ancelotti immediately so the Selecao do not risk throwing another World Cup away.
Against Japan, Brazil fell 2-0 behind inside 19 minutes to goals from Takefusa Kubo and Keito Nakamura before Vinicius Junior struck twice to level. However, Tatsuhiro Sakamoto scored a stoppage-time winner that sparked furious protests from the Brazil bench, resulting in red cards for both Ancelotti and substituted winger Raphinha.
Despite suffering a last-16 elimination against Norway at the 2026 World Cup, Ancelotti previously had his contract extended until 2030. Brazil will remain in Singapore to face the hosts in their final friendly of the year on November 17.
Reminder: Despite the suspension, Brazil refuse to release Raphinha to Barcelona.
Steven Perez
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